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WEST SIDESTORY

Based on a Conception of

JEROME ROBBINSBook by

ARTHUR LAURENTSMusic by

LEONARD BERNSTEINLyrics by

STEPHEN SONDHEIM~------------------~----~------------------~--~

Entire Original Production Directed andChoreographed by

JEROME ROBBINS

Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith andHarold S. Prince By Arrangement with Roger L. Stevens

In 1949, choreographer Jerome Robbins first suggested to composer Leonard Bernstein and playwright ArthurLaurents that they collaborate on a modern musical version of Romeo and Juliet. The original idea was thatthe action take place in the Lower East Side of New York, and that the plot be based upon a feud betweenCatholics and Jews over the Passover/Easter period. Neither man thought much more about it until 1955when Bernstein and Laurents were in Los Angeles and read a newspaper article abollt gang violence. They con·tacted Robbins to see if he was still interested, also recruited the services of lyricist Stephen Sondheim, andover the next two years of the creative process the plot evolved into a conflict between second-generationAmericans of European origin and newly-arrived immigrants from Puerto Rico and the location moved to theimpoverished West Side of New York. West Side Story opened on 26 September 1957 to audience acclaim,but mixed reviews from critics, many of whom thought the subject matter unsuitable for musical theatre.Hugely successful runs throughout the world, and the Oscar-winning film in 1961, have proved them wrong.

The main premise of Romeo andJuliet was that innocence, personified as love between two young people, isbound to end in tragedy when corrupted by economic, cultural or racial bigotry. This theme is expanded withinVJ7est Side Story to include the concept that wherever youngsters grow up surrounded by such attitudes, unlessthe warning signs are identified and acted upon by "responsible adults" such as parents, police or social work­ers, what may start off as exuberant expressions of pride and group loyalty, attempts to find an identity and theneed to gain recognition from one's peers, can quickly degenerate into hatred and uncontrollable violence. Thefinal scene of West Side Story leaves us with the hope that perhaps at some stage in the future we will learn alesson from such tragedy. Sadly, that stage has not yet been reached as the escalation of teenage gang violencehas continued since the days when Bernstein and Laments first read about it in 1955, and is now even touch­ing the shores of Cayman.

In September last year over 70 people came to the Prospect Playhouse to audition for West Side Story, andwith great difficulty we managed to select a cast of 34 (now reduced to 28 by combining some smaller roles). Iwould like to pay tribute to an of them for their tremendous efforts over the past 3 months, but especially theteenage members of the cast, many of whom are appearing on stage fot the first time. Our hopes for the futurerest with youngsters like these!

I am also indebted to the army of people who have worked tirelessly, and are continuing to do so, "behind thescenes". The Producer will not give me enough programme space to acknowledge them all individually, but Icannot allow this opportunity to pass without thanking Katie Moore for her mastery of a musical score whichwas written for a three-handed pianist, and Stewart Moracen who knows every word, note and especially move­ment in the script and score, and a few which the original creators would have included if they had thought ofthem. Without these two I could never have contemplated directing West Side Story.

We wish you the enjoyment of an evening of music, dance, romance, tragedy, and even a little comedy - an ofthe diverse ingredients of live theatre for the price of one ticket!

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SYNOPSIS OF SCENESTHE ACTION TAKES PLACE ON THE WEST SIDE OF NEW YORK CITY DURING

THE LAST DAYS OF ONE SUMMER IN THE MID 19505

ACT ONE

Prologue The Neighborhood The Months Before

Scene 1 The Neighborhood 5.00 pm

Scene 2 A Yard Outside Doc's Drugstore 5.30 pm

Scene 3 Bridal Shop 6.00 pm

Scene 4 Dance Hall 10.00 pm

Scene 5 The Neighborhood 11.00 pm

Scene 6 Doc's Drugstore Midnight

Scene 7 Bridal Shop 5.30 pm Next Day

Scene 8 The Neighborhood 6.00 pm

.Scene 9 Under the Highway 9.00 pm

Act Two

Scene 1 Maria's Apartment 9.15 pm

Scene 2 The Neighborhood 10.00 pm

Scene 3 Maria's Apartment 11.30 pm

Scene 4 Doc's Drugstore 11.40 pm

Scene 5 The Cellar 11.50 pm

Scene 6 The Neighborhood Midnight

CASTTHE JETS

Riff Andrew HoneyTony Steve MorganAction Rory MannDiesel Martin NixonArab John Godfrey

Baby John William Verhoeven

THEIR GIRLSGraziella Suzanne HarrisonVelma Dawn AdamsMinnie Penny EbanksPa uline Anna WoottonAnybody's Kimberly Fellman

THE SHARKSBernardo 1an MorganChino Huan TranPepe Roger ThompsonLuis William McTaggartNibbles Jamie McDowall

THEIR GIRLSMa ria Simone BarronAnita Andrea RiveraRosalia Sarah EllisonConsuela Kaneesa EbanksFrancisca Danielle EbanksMargarita Christina Stroup

THE ADULTSShrank Peter WoottonKrupke Peter KosaGlad Hand Roland StaceyDoc David Godfrey

Andrea Rivera (Anita)

Suzanne Harrison, Penny Ebanks, Kimberly FellmanAnna Wooton, Dawn Adams (The Jet's Girls) ,

Jamie MeDow~/I, William MeTaRoger Thompson, Huan Tran ThegSh~~'kS)

K Sarah Ellis D'"aneesa Ebanks Ch . o~, an/elle Ebanks, rJst'na Stroup (Th ' Ie Shark s Girls)

PRODUCTION TEAMDirector Alan Ha"11Prod Deer•.•...............•••.••.•••..••.•......................•.. Penny PhillipsDirector's Assistant ....••.•..........•..................... Helen GodfreyMusical Director ..•.......... ~..•................................Katie MooreChoreographer Stewart MoracenStage Manager Bill BewleyLighting Valerie CottierSounds .••••.•........•.•.•..... ~.................•.................. Regina OliverMakeup 0 Marjorie GodfreyProperties Ruth Bodden & Judy SheppardSet Conception Ala n HallSet Design Peter PasoldSet Construction Peter Pasold,......................................... Peter Webster, Duncan KilpatrickSet DecorationlPainting Judy Steele,.............................................................. assisted by Phil Pace,.................................................... Meg Patterson, Maggie Frei...........••............................................................... & Rina J o.hnLighting Design .........•....•.••.....................•......... Peter PhillipsBox Office Omeria Gordon, Phillips Electrical Ltd.

ORCHESTRA

Piano Katie MoorePercussion Jeff Pa rkerFlute Sue Horrocks & Sue BrooksViolin .....•...•...................Kate Copley & Richard AddlestoneClarinet Penny ThompsonFrench Horn Johanna LewisBass/Keyboard .................•••••••...............• Stephanie WilliamsConductor .......................................•........... Lorna Bjorklund

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Cayman Free Press

Omeria Gordon

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Godet & Sons Vending Machine Rentals & Services

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Malcolm Ellis

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

This is my first "Chairman's Message", having only just recently been elected to thepost, and I am very happy to have been given the opportunity to write it. I would liketo thank the membership of the Cayman Drama Society for having the confidence toput me into the post and I can assure you that I will do my very best.

At this point, most of the year is still ahead of us, and we anticipate that it will be anexciting one for the CDS. Our recent Production Happy Hour brought forth an abun­dance of ideas for shows for the coming season - so abundant, in fact, that our chal­lenge is now to choose from them and put together a package of shows that will fit intothe calendar! We also hope, this year, to implement our planned extension and upgradeto the Prospect Playhouse foyer, which will include a larger lobby, a dedicated soundbooth, wheelchair access, additional storage space and much-improved washroom fa­cilities. You can keep up to date with our plans and progress by visiting our web site atwww.caymandrama.org.ky <http://www.caymandrama.org.ky> .

In the month of February, the Governor and his wife have graciously offered theirhome for a reception to raise awareness of the Cayman Drama Society and our shortand long term goals. As you may know, the Society does not receive any governmentfunding, and is operated solely on the proceeds of productions and the generosity of itsmembers and the public at large. No one in the Society receives a salary. We are allhere purely for the love of live theatre, and for the opportunity to "share the show".

It is therefore my privilege and pleasure to share this show, West Side Story, with youas the first production of 2002. I sat in on part of a rehearsal a few weeks ago and wasimmediately impressed, and then impatient to see the complete show. Alan Hall andPenny Phillips have many successful productions to their credit, and these have giventhem not only the ambition, but also the skills and experience to mount large, complexshows like this one. Talent attracts talent, and their reputations have drawn together avery gifted team. You will see the quality, not only in the performances, but throughoutthe production - from the sets and staging, through the music and choreography.

Live theatre is a unique experience; a precious gift to be nurtured and developed inCayman. As you will see tonight, our community has the talent, but that talent cannotthrive without people like you. After you have enjoyed tonight's performance, pleaseremember to tell all your friends about it, so everyone can "share the show"!

Malcolm EllisChairman, 2002

COMING TO THE PROSPECTPLAYHOUSE IN 2002/2003

The Cayman Drama Society has not yet planned its season ofplaysbut, following a meeting of the members recently, the following playshave been suggested. A fixed schedule ofproductions will be decidedat the next Executive Committee meeting in February.

DANCING AT LUGHNASAHAYWIRE

THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICETHE SECRET GARDEN

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSSHOWSTOPPERS

KING JOHN, THE MUSICAL'ALLO, 'ALLO

IMPROV/OPEN MIKE NIGHTCHRISTMAS SOCIAL

CHAMBER IVIUSICPYGMALION

CHICAGO

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